Read this.
Not so many books listed. I haven't read Charles and Emma yet, but that is the only one of Jonathan Hunt's list that I haven't read and I really liked the others. I'll admit that I am intrigued and if it has me reading compulsively, than I'm up for it. I just like that he said, Young Adult Literature has been transformed from the redheaded stepchild of the literary world into one of the most dynamic and exciting niches in publishing. I believe it, but I still kind of like red hair.
As Always (keeping you posted),
Tina
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I agree that young adult lit has gotten extremely popular. It's really interesting to think about what this genre provides to so many people that other types of books don't. Maybe it's just the perfect mix of story elements.
ReplyDeleteI've only read Marcelo and When You Reach Me. They're both awesome.
ReplyDeleteDavin- I think about this lots, as I'm trying to write one of my own. Lev Grossman(The Magicians--which I haven't read) has an article in the Wall Street Journal which says there is a revolution going on. It's interesting and may speak to young adult popularity. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203706604574377163804387216.html If you're interested and haven't seen it yet!
ReplyDeletePMM- I had a ARC of Marcelo from a lovely librarian friend of mine that sat on my shelf unread, until YOU blogged it, which made me finally pick it up. I agree, both fantastic.